The Juror Factor: Race and Gender in America's Civil Courts
- ISBN-10
- 159332328X
- ISBN-13
- 9781593323288
- Category
- Law / Civil Procedure
- Pages
- 178
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- LFB Scholarly Pub. LLC
- Author
- Sean G. Overland
Description
The Juror Factor examines how jurors reach their verdicts in complex civil trials. In particular, the book explores the relationship between "juror factors" - that is, jurors' race, gender, income, education and personal beliefs - and verdicts. While most research has found no link between verdicts and "juror factors," this book, using new, previously unavailable data, argues that the composition of a jury can have a strong effect on the outcome of a trial. The book also explores the implications of this relationship for jury selection procedures and tort reform proposals. The book's final chapter offers a glimpse behind the closed doors of the jury room and a look at the effects of jury deliberations.
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